Not a Mistake but a Message: What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About Free Speech in 2025
ABC didn’t silence Jimmy Kimmel for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death — his comments were about the MAGA reaction to it. That’s the point. The suspension exposes how dissent that punctures the political script is what truly cannot be tolerated in today’s America.
She Deserved Better: On Rumors, Responsibility, and the Damage We Can’t Undo
By LONNIE KING I wrote about this topic a couple of weeks ago in my Big Daddy’s Texas Sports blog, but I felt the need to add some additional perspective … Continue reading
The Price of Belonging
Springsteen’s “My Hometown” has stirred something deep in me—a quiet ache I can’t shake. For the first time in my life, I’m wondering if I still belong in the place I’ve always called home.
A post about politics, identity, legacy, and the grief of watching your hometown become unrecognizable.
When Communities Tell Us Who They Are, We’d Better Listen
When Midland ISD voted to restore the name Lee to its high school, they weren’t compromising or hiding behind a safe title. They were telling us exactly who they are. And while I don’t like what that says about the community, I do value the honesty. It makes clear to the rest of us where Midland stands—and for me, that’s enough to know it’s not a place I’d ever want to live.
Call Me “Team Newsom”
Gavin Newsom isn’t just responding—he’s satirizing Trump in real time. Here’s why that matters and why I’m proudly saying, “Call me Team Newsom.”
Compelled Anyway: What We Don’t Like to Admit About Love
We like to think love is a choice. But sometimes, the truest kind of love doesn’t ask for permission—it compels us. A reflection on what happens when compassion refuses to leave us alone.
When the Pack Moves On Without You
What do you do when you can’t keep believing like you always have—but speaking that truth costs you your place in the community that once felt like home? This is a story about faith, doubt, honesty, and the quiet grief of losing the pack.
You’re Not the Fixer, and That’s Okay
You were never meant to carry the weight of everyone else’s healing. Loving people well doesn’t mean fixing them—it means showing up, letting go of control, and trusting that presence and grace do more than pressure ever could.
Grace and Grit: A Simple Tagline with Big Meaning
“Grace and grit” isn’t just a tagline for me—it’s a reflection of two values that have shaped my life. In this post, I explore how both grace and grit play out in everyday situations and how these values guide my actions and interactions with others.
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When Corporations Run the World, Your Rights Don’t Matter
ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! wasn’t just a business call—it was a reminder that corporations will always protect their profits over your rights. Even worse, many Americans are celebrating the silencing of speech they dislike, proving just how fragile our freedoms really are.